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ART & CULTURE
Cartagena Classical Music Festival
Cartagena Classical Music Festival
The Cartagena Classical Music Festival is one of Latin America’s most prestigious cultural events, dedicated to showcasing classical music performed by world-renowned artists and orchestras. Each year, the festival focuses on a specific theme or composer, providing attendees with a rich program of concerts, masterclasses, and educational workshops. The performances are held in some of Cartagena’s most stunning venues, including historic churches and theaters, enhancing the experience with the city’s colonial charm.
This festival typically takes place in early January, making it an excellent way to start the year with cultural enrichment in the beautiful setting of Cartagena de Indias.
Barcú – Bogotá Art & Cultural Festival
Barcú is a vibrant cultural festival held in Bogotá’s historic La Candelaria district. It combines art, music, film, and fashion, transforming the area into a lively hub of creative expression.
The event features exhibitions from both emerging and established artists, live music performances, film screenings, and interactive cultural experiences. Barcú is a celebration of contemporary culture that attracts a diverse audience of art lovers, collectors, and creatives from around the world.
Barcú usually takes place in October, providing a perfect opportunity to explore Bogotá’s dynamic cultural scene during a time when the city is alive with creative energy.
Barcú - Bogotá Art & Cultural Festival
Fashion Lovers Tour
Fashion Lovers Tour
The Fashion Lovers Tour is an exclusive experience for those passionate about fashion, offering an insider’s look into Colombia’s thriving fashion industry. The tour includes visits to top design houses, workshops, and boutiques, where participants can meet designers, explore the creative process, and even purchase unique pieces. The experience is often tailored to coincide with Colombia’s key fashion events, such as Bogotá Fashion Week or Colombiamoda in Medellín.
The timing of the Fashion Lovers Tour depends on the fashion events it is aligned with, typically occurring during the major fashion weeks in Colombia, which are held in April (Bogotá) and July (Medellín).
Flower Festival – Medellín
The Medellín Flower Festival, or «Feria de las Flores» is one of Colombia’s most iconic celebrations, symbolizing the spirit and culture of the Antioquia region. The festival is famous for its «Desfile de Silleteros» a parade where local farmers, known as silleteros, carry intricate floral arrangements on their backs. The event also includes a variety of cultural activities such as horse parades, live music, artisan markets, and traditional food stalls, all celebrating Medellín’s floral heritage.
The festival is held annually in August, taking advantage of Medellín’s year-round spring-like climate, which makes it the perfect backdrop for this colorful and vibrant celebration.
Flower Festival - Medellin
Blacks & Whites Carnival
Blacks & Whites Carnival
The Blacks & Whites Carnival (Carnaval de Negros y Blancos) is a unique cultural festiva held in Pasto, in the southwestern region of Colombia. This UNESCO-recognized event celebrates the region’s rich cultural diversity and history through a series of vibrant parades, music, dance, and traditional games. The carnival is divided into two main days: the «Day of the Blacks» where participants paint their faces black in a gesture of racial unity, and the «Day of the Whites» where everyone covers themselves in white talcum powder. The carnival also features intricate float parades, elaborate costumes, and a festive atmosphere that envelops the entire city.
The Blacks & Whites Carnival takes place from January 2nd to January 7th, making it one of the first major celebrations of the year in Colombia, and a perfect time to experience Pasto’s lively culture.
Barranquilla Carnival
The Barranquilla Carnival is one of Colombia’s most iconic and lively festivals, celebrated annually in February. Recognized by UNESCO for its cultural significance, the carnival blends African, Indigenous, and Spanish traditions in a dazzling display of parades, music, and dance. The event kicks off with the Batalla de Flores (Battle of Flowers), where colorful floats, elaborate costumes, and vibrant performances fill the streets, followed by the Gran Parada, which showcases traditional dances like the Cumbia and Mapalé.
Throughout the four-day celebration, the city comes alive with comparsas (dance troupes), live concerts, and various competitions, culminating in the symbolic burial of «Joselito Carnaval,» marking the end of the festivities. The carnival’s joyful atmosphere attracts both locals and international visitors, making it a must-experience cultural event in Colombia.
